Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician
$78,478–$117,728 year
On-siteMadras, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Perform laboratory analysis of human biological specimens, accurately document results into the Laboratory Information System, and recognize critical test reports in a timely manner. Ensure specimens are appropriate and adequate, exercising professional judgment to reject, request recollection, or consult ordering providers when necessary. Maintain analytic instruments through calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, while performing quality control, assurance, and proficiency testing procedures. Handle specimens, manipulate samples, prepare reagents, and conduct testing procedures ensuring safety for self and others. Obtain blood samples via arterial, venous, or capillary puncture according to laboratory policies. This role supports St. Charles Health System's vision of creating America's healthiest community through continuous improvement and safe patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university
- Current national certification or licensure at the Technologist/Scientist level by one or more of the following accredited credentialing agencies: ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW and California Department of Health Services
- Acceptable credentials: MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), BB (ASCP), H (ASCP), C (ASCP), M (ASCP), MB (ASCP), SBB (ASCP), SC (ASCP), SM (ASCP), SI (ASCP), SCYM (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HEW), MT (AAB), CLS
- Eligible to obtain required certification or licensure within eight (8) weeks of hire
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
- Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level
- Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds
- Keyboard operation
- Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level
- Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs
- Rarely (10%): Cold, wet/slippery area, chemical solution
Desired Qualifications
- Previous Medical Laboratory Scientist experience
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